Itinerary
- Day 1
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Your hotel pickup in Hanoi gets you to Tuan Chau Cruise Port by midday, where you'll board the Hera Classic Boutique. Lunch happens onboard as the ship heads out, and then you're heading to Luon Cave and Titop Island. The afternoon splits between swimming at Titop Island and hiking up for views across the bay, followed by kayaking around Luon Cave's rock formations. Back on the ship, there's a sunset party and a Vietnamese cooking class to join, with dinner outside and your choice of activities like squid fishing or a traditional fashion show afterward.
- Start point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (We pick up you at the hotel in The Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam, 08:00 - 08:30)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the luxury restaurant on board), Dinner (Outdoor dinner (if weather is favorable) or in restaurant)
Included Activities
- Boarding Hera Classic Boutique cruise ship
- Swimming at Titop Island
- Hiking to Titop Island summit for views of Halong Bay
- Kayaking or rafting around Luon Cave
- Sunset party and traditional Vietnamese cooking class
- Traditional costume fashion show 'Footsteps of Heritage'
- Bamboo dancing
- Herbal foot bath in room (free of charge)
- Outdoor dinner
Optional Activities
- Massage service (subject to additional charge)
- Drinks at Sky Bar while admiring bay views at night
- Squid fishing from canoe
- Relaxation on sundeck
Landmarks Tuan Chau Cruise Port Titop Island Luon Cave Halong Bay 
- Day 2
Halong Bay Exploration
After a tender transfer to a day boat, you're off to Viet Hai Ancient Village in Cat Ba National Park. You can explore by bicycle or electric car to see how this remote fishing village operates within the tropical forests. Once back on the cruise for seafood lunch, you'll kayak around Tay Keo Cave's formations and then spend time at Ba Trai Dao Beach swimming in clear water. The cruise offers relaxation options like the sundeck, foot soaks, or gym access before the evening sunset party, cooking class, and outdoor dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Seafood specialties while boat heads to Tay Keo Cave), Dinner (Outdoor dinner (if weather is favorable) or in restaurant)
Included Activities
- Transfer via tender boat
- Visit to Viet Hai Ancient Village
- Bicycle or electric car exploration of village
- Kayaking at Tay Keo Cave
- Swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach
- Sunset party and traditional Vietnamese cooking class
- Traditional costume fashion show 'Heritage Footsteps'
- Herbal foot bath (free)
- Outdoor dinner
Optional Activities
- Foot soak basin use
- Gym use
- Sauna room use
- Massage service (subject to additional charge)
- Drinks at Sky Bar (surcharge)
- Squid fishing from canoe
- Relaxation on sundeck
Landmarks Viet Hai Ancient Village Cat Ba National Park Tay Keo Cave Ba Trai Dao Beach Lan Ha Bay 
- Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi
If you're interested, there's an optional Tai Chi class on the sun deck before a light breakfast. The morning takes you to Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay's largest caves with interesting rock formations inside. Back on ship you get time to rest, sunbathe, or take photos. By mid-morning you'll check out and grab an early lunch buffet, then transfer back to your Hanoi hotel in the Old Quarter, arriving in the early afternoon.
- End point
- Hanoi, Vietnam (We drop off you at the hotel in The Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam, 14:00 - 15:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes, fruits, Pho Vietnam, and egg station), Lunch (Early lunch buffet at restaurant on 2nd floor)
Included Activities
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Exploration of Sung Sot Cave
- Early lunch buffet at restaurant
Optional Activities
- Relaxation in cabin
- Sunbathing on sundeck
- Photography of Halong Bay
Landmarks Sung Sot Cave Tuan Chau Marina
